THE CRYSTAL DESERT is the third book in the Guardian Cycle a sweeping fantasy epic from one of the best new storytellers in the genre. Terrels destiny is far from clear. In exile from his home he journeys through a hostile world with only the spirits from an earlier life & his instincts to guide him. Having crossed two oceans Terrel finds himself in Misrah. A harsh & barren desert land survival there is a daily struggle for its nomadic tribes. But Misrah is also a place of many wonders where superstition is as important as the constant search for water. For Terrel his magical talents may be all that can save him. & lead him one step closer to discovering the truth of the mysterious prophecies in the Tindaya Code. For more information on this or any other Orbit book visit the Orbit website at wwww.orbitbooks.co.uk